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Two people seriously hurt in crash on Rt. 50
PENNSBORO, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle accident on Rt. 50 Monday morning. Authorities received a call at approximately 7:55 a.m. for a two-vehicle rollover accident on the west bound side of Rt. 50 between the two Pennsboro exits, according to a Facebook post from the Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Gold, Khourey & Turak to host free oil and gas town hall meeting on Wednesday
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) – Mineral rights are a very important topic for property owners across the Ohio Valley, but it’s a lot more complicated than just signing on the dotted line and getting a few big checks. Gold, Khourey and Turak are hosting a free Oil and Gas town hall meeting on Wednesday to help […]
Oglebay Good Zoo secures grant for unique paid internships with West Liberty University
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The Oglebay Good Zoo is projected to receive up to $500,000 to offer unique internship opportunities for West Liberty University students. Through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the zoo was named one of just eight awardees to the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program.
Marshall County Fair offers fun-filled week of events for all ages
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s time for funnel cakes, livestock shows, tractor pulls, and much more in Marshall County this week. The Marshall County Fair kicked off on Sunday with a variety of events for everyone to enjoy. On the first day of the fair, people were able to enjoy a car show with […]
Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation
The health care system in Ohio was found to be “worse than average” specifically for women, in a recent study. Ohio was ranked 29th overall compared with all other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in a 2024 “state scorecard on women’s health and reproductive care” completed by the national Commonwealth Fund. The study […] The post Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
As tick-borne diseases spread rapidly across Ohio, researchers call on the public for help
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neal Sargeant drags a one-meter piece of cloth through the tall grass. After walking a few feet, he stops, kneels and flips over the fabric. “And just like that, he’s ours,” Sargeant says. Attached is an American dog tick. He drops the tick...
Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown to be closed for work
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown will be closed from 5 a.m. Sunday, July 28th until 5 a.m. Monday, July 29th. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this road closure, West Virginia Division of Highways officials said. The planned detour routes include Chestnut Ridge Road,...
West Virginia building a changing defense
The West Virginia coaching staff has a clear vision for the future of the defense. Now, they’re working on fitting those pieces into making it work properly. The Mountaineers have used a variation of 3-4 this season and it’s something that head coach Neal Brown wants to see moving forward because it’s a better overall fit.
WVU fall camp preview: Receivers
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
St. Marys’ Kent, Williamstown’s Joy ready to lead
PARKERSBURG – Things will be a little different this gridiron season for both two-time defending Class A state champion Williamstown and fellow Little Kanawha Conference member St. Marys. The biggest change is the fact both programs now will be competing in double-A after the Mountain State expanded to four...
Vienna begins efforts to fill Azinger vacancy
VIENNA — Following the passing of Councilman Tom Azinger, members of Vienna City Council are beginning the search for his replacement. Azinger passed on July 13 and left a long-lasting legacy as a public servant. “You’re not gonna find somebody like Tom,” Mayor Randall Rapp said about Azinger....
WVU BOG elects new officers
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Pill is a Morgantown...
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